Although
I had never had a dance lesson in my life, I wasconvinced that my smooth
jazz moves, if executed with prowess and precision, could easily
conquer the most nimble of contenders, in the most challenging of
contests. Ha! I had some nerve for a feisty, 'Flashdance' obsessed amateur!

Now, eons later, I have come to realize that this false bravado played a pivotal role in the most important 'moves' of my life. I craved adventure and drama, chasing plenty of twists and turns - sassy chassés, and dizzy pirouettes, spinning me on a journey far from my familiar, Canadian stage, to a floating Minoan one in the Mediterranean.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

In my two and a half years of blogging, I have had the pleasure of getting to know some of the sweetest, most thoughtful individuals in this great big blogosphere, women who have been there for me in those moments of sadness or worry, as well as in times of joy and hope.

Although we've never shared

a muffin, or a pot of tea,

(as girlfriends tend to do),

we have shared many spicy secrets

and plenty piquant points of view!

I continue to be both grateful and amazed by the complete sense of trust between us, even though we've never shaken hands on anything or given each other our word - it's something that's simply understood.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Last week, while scouting the village for some inspiration, I was enchanted by these purple pretties, dancing and dangling themselves around this sturdy sphere of light. Sensing that the sun might be taking a leave of absence, they huddled and hung on to the gleaming globe, in case they would need its assistance in the future.

The next day, the sun was gone, and a canopy of indigo clouds claimed the skies. Their blue mood matching mine, (misery loves company), I was intrigued with their presence, and grateful they could stay a while.

But,it's been raining for five days straight! Lightning shows, complete with surround sound are prime time hits, easily viewed from every window in the house.

All very dramatic, but I'd rather watch reruns of local talent, free of glitz and glam, in silence, where quiet sighs of wonder, lift my spirits - who knew daytime could be so good?

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About Me

Born and raised in Toronto, I'm a Greek-Canadian, who has spent half of my life across the pond, residing on the beautiful island of Crete.
A city girl by birth, having built my dream home in the countryside of another country, I have recently returned to Crete after a lengthy stay in Toronto.
Please join me on my new adventures around the island, through vineyards and citrus groves, mountainous terrain and sandy beaches, Crete is a magical place.
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Email: youlahatzaki@gmail.com